: any of a genus (Lactuca) of composite plants
especially
: a common garden vegetable (L. sativa) whose succulent leaves are used especially in salads
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I like a little lettuce and tomato on my sandwiches.
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For best results, grow lettuce under grow lights or in a sunny, south-facing window and water just enough to keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
Iceberg lettuce is a whopping 21% more expensive than last November.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 28 Dec. 2025
Salad kits also tend to have a shorter lifespan than a head of lettuce because the ingredients have been chopped up.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
The lettuce, which can often become sad and limp in prepared salads, was crisp and green.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
Iceberg lettuce is a whopping 21% more expensive than last November.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 28 Dec. 2025
Salad kits also tend to have a shorter lifespan than a head of lettuce because the ingredients have been chopped up.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
The lettuce, which can often become sad and limp in prepared salads, was crisp and green.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Lettuce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lettuce. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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lettuce
noun
let·tuce
ˈlet-əs 
: a common garden vegetable related to the daisies that has crisp juicy leaves used especially in salads
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